225 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 225 Park Place building in Prospect Heights is a 6-story, 60-unit Class A apartment building constructed in 1940 and currently owned by Mark Levine. Recent records from 2023-2025 indicate several concerning maintenance issues, particularly in Apartment 5D, where there are outstanding violations related to mold, plumbing (sink and waste pipe issues), and plaster/paint defects. The building has experienced recurring plumbing and water leak problems, with multiple complaints about damp spots and slow leaks documented in 2020, and an emergency plumbing issue reported in August 2023.

The property appears to have significant facade maintenance challenges, with multiple violations related to exterior conditions, including cracked brickwork and deteriorated mortar joints, as noted in 2023 Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violations. The building has been subject to various inspections and compliance requirements, including Local Law 188/17 inspections and FISP Cycle 9B reporting, with some violations still active as of 2023. These include failure to correct swarm conditions and failure to file certain inspection reports.

While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past five years, there is a history of rodent activity in 2014, though recent inspections in 2017-2018 passed. The building has received multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations over the years, primarily related to plumbing issues, water leaks, and general maintenance problems, though most historical violations have been closed and resolved. The property has undergone various permit approvals for plumbing and window work between 2018-2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance and repair activities.